Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is 13 hours ahead of Dublin and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your DUB to AKL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dublin Airport to Auckland Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between DUB and AKL:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
At the moment, $940 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $2,062. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DUB to AKL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Dublin Airport to Auckland Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DUB to AKL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dublin Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to Dublin Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DUB? If you've booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dublin Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Grab an Auckland Airport rental car and explore Auckland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Auckland Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Auckland. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Auckland Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Auckland based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Dublin Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DUB to AKL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If there's time to check out another corner of New Zealand, consider Manukau City, roughly 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are among the biggest draws.